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Senate roll call 452 · 35th Congress · Dec 22, 1858

To consent to the appointment of robert b. Riell, a lieutenant on the reserved list on furlough pay, to the active list to take rank next after LT. Thomas b. Hu

On Dec 22, 1858, the Senate voted 26–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–12, Republicans 14–0, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
26
No
13
Did not vote
34
Date
Dec 22, 1858

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 12 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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